Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2023-12-28

Books mentioned on 1.5M Q&A - Joe Dispenza, Daily Routine & Online Negativity - #724

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I hit 1.5 million Subscribers on YouTube!! To celebrate, I asked for questions from YouTube, Twitter, Locals and Instagram, so here’s another 90 minutes of me trying to answer as many as possible.

Chris Williamson recommended Essentialism by Greg McKeown and Red Rising by Pierce Brown, and discussed 12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson and The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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  1. 12 Rules for Life

    Jordan B. Peterson · at 2:40

    12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson is a popular self-help book that offers practical advice and foundational principles for navigating personal responsibility and modern life.

    Discussed
    “one will be something similar to a more broy version of 12 rules for life modern wisdom style Almanac book”
    Where to get it
  2. Essentialism

    Greg McKeown · at 35:26 · mentioned 3 times

    Essentialism by Greg McKeown is a popular self-improvement guide advocating for the disciplined pursuit of less by focusing on the vital few activities rather than the trivial many.

    Recommended
    “if you've downloaded my reading list you'll see that one of the top five books is essentialism by Greg McKuen”
    Where to get it
  3. The Almanack of Naval Ravikant

    Eric Jorgenson · at 55:11 · mentioned 2 times

    The Almanack of Naval Ravikant by Eric Jorgenson compiles the wisdom, tweets, and interviews of the prominent entrepreneur and investor, offering insights on wealth creation, leverage, and personal happiness.

    Discussed
    “the almanac of Nal rant I must have read at least two or three times”
    Where to get it
  4. Red Rising

    Pierce Brown · at 55:15

    Red Rising by Pierce Brown is an immersive science-fiction novel set in a rigidly stratified futuristic society on Mars, following a low-class protagonist who infiltrates the ruling elite to spark a revolution.

    Recommended
    “Red Rising my favorite fiction book I must have read at least three times”
    Where to get it
Other mentions in this episode (2) — ad reads, self-promotion and passing references, never counted
Passing The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
“There's a lot of psychological fallout from a rapid change in status, that's from Mark Manson.”
Passing 12 Rules for Life
“One will be something similar to a more bro-y version of 12 Rules for Life, a modern wisdom style Almanac book.”